10 Best Pike Moments In Star Trek Discovery

10. Introducing Captain Pike

From the moment the Enterprise zoomed into view in the closing moments of season one of Discovery, there were two questions on everyone's minds: would we see Spock and would we see Pike? The announcement of Anson Mount's casting as Pike confirmed the latter and expectations started to rise.

After the issues with Lorca from season one, Discovery needed a captain who would better fit the mould set by Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway and Archer. What an absolute delight it was then when Pike beamed aboard Discovery and endeared himself to both the crew and the audience within minutes.

From his introduction to Saru, where he takes command with both confidence but respectful deference, to his short conversation with Burnham acknowledging their shared relationship with Spock, he has a cool and calm air that started to set fears at ease. There is a very on the nose joke uttered as well - 'Sometimes it's wise to keep our expectations low commander. That way, we're never disappointed'

His entry onto the bridge begins with a bit of joking with Ensign Tilly. He then takes the time to go through his record with the bridge crew, opening himself to them while also bearing in mind the trauma that they have been through. All of this occurs with a beautiful backdrop of the redesigned Enterprise. Pike has arrived.